Julie Wilcomb
About Julie Wilcomb
Julie Wilcomb is a Clinical Referral Specialist for the Palliative Care Program at Sutter Health and has served as an RN Hospice Case Manager at NorthBay Healthcare since 2009. With a strong background in oncology nursing and significant contributions to patient care programs, she has effectively expanded patient services and improved referral processes.
Work at Sutter Health
Julie Wilcomb has been employed at Sutter Health since 2013, serving as a Clinical Referral Specialist for the Palliative Care Program. In this role, she focuses on coordinating patient referrals and enhancing access to palliative care services. Her work contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate care.
Current Role at NorthBay Healthcare
Since 2009, Julie Wilcomb has worked as an RN Hospice Case Manager at NorthBay Healthcare in Fairfield, California. With over 15 years of experience in this position, she provides specialized care for patients in hospice settings. Her responsibilities include managing patient care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients and their families during end-of-life care.
Education and Expertise
Julie Wilcomb studied at the University of California, San Francisco, where she earned a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Oncology Nursing from 1983 to 1985. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the same institution in 1982. Earlier, she completed her RN Diploma at LA County-USC Medical Center School of Nursing from 1977 to 1980. Her educational background equips her with extensive knowledge and skills in oncology and palliative care.
Previous Experience in Oncology Nursing
Julie Wilcomb worked at Mills Peninsula Medical Group as an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist from 1985 to 1989. In this role, she provided specialized nursing care to oncology patients, focusing on their unique needs and treatment plans. This experience laid the foundation for her expertise in managing complex patient cases in her later roles.
Achievements in Patient Care Management
Julie Wilcomb implemented a more efficient referral process for the Advanced Illness Management Program, which resulted in a significant increase in the patient base from 350 to over 2,500 patients. She also played a key role in the hiring process to expand the program's staff and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. These initiatives demonstrate her commitment to improving healthcare delivery.